Six indicted for failing to register as sex offenders

NEWARK - The following people were indicted for felony offenses in Licking County Common Pleas Court:

Eric L. Carpenter, 39, last known address 733 Hebron Road, Heath, was charged with one count each of possession of heroin, a fifth-degree felony; aggravated possession of drugs, a fifth-degree felony; aggravated possession of drugs, a fifth-degree felony; possession of drug paraphernalia, a fourth-degree misdemeanor; and possession of drug abuse instruments, a second-degree misdemeanor.

On Feb. 8, 2017, Carpenter was suspected of possessing heroin, fentanyl and furanyl fentanyl, according to the indictment.

Maria C. Takacs, 36, last known address 2413 W. Broad St., Columbus, was charged with one count of aggravated trafficking in drugs, a second-degree felony.

On July 11, Takacs was suspected of selling methamphetamine near a juvenile, according to the indictment.

Troy W. Jackson, 32, last known address 2249 Garnet Place, Columbus, was charged with three counts of illegal processing of drug documents, all fourth-degree felonies; and two counts of deception to obtain dangerous drugs, both second-degree felonies.

On July 21, 2016, Aug. 23, 2016 and Sept. 23, 2016, Jackson was suspected of using a false prescription for Oxycodone, according to the indictment.

Shannon M. Ryan, 41, last known address 1100 Thornwood Drive #809, Heath, was charged with one count of aggravated possession of drugs, a fifth-degree felony.

On Nov. 12, 2016, Ryan was suspected of possessing methamphetamine, according to the indictment.

Fredrick D. Rhodes, 40, last known address 236 N. 11th St. Apt. A, Newark, was charged with two counts of rape, both first-degree felonies; and one count of attempted rape, a second-degree felony.

Between January 2015 and March 9, Rhodes was suspected of engaging in sexual conduct with a minor, according to the indictment.

Shawn A. Hartrum, 37, last known address 266 N. Fifth St., Newark, was charged with two counts of aggravated possession of drugs, one a fifth-degree felony and one a second-degree felony; and one count of aggravated trafficking in drugs, a second-degree felony.

On Nov. 16 and Feb. 27, Hartrum was suspected of possessing methamphetamine, according to the indictment.

Britney V. Holland, 30, last known address 961 Miller Ave. Apt. C, Newark, was charged with one count of aggravated possession of drugs, a third-degree felony.

On Aug. 22, Holland was suspected of possessing methamphetamine, according to the indictment.

Shane D. Kvintus, 38, last known address 187 N. Gay St., Newark, was charged with one count of theft, a fourth-degree felony.

On March 10, Kvintus was suspected of stealing a vehicle, according to the indictment.

Joshua A. Sherrard, 37, last known address 177 1/2 Clinton St., Newark, was charged with one count of felonious assault, a second-degree felony.

On March 9, Sherrard was suspected of assaulting a person with a weapon, according to the indictment.

Sarah R. Dysart, 35, last known address 749 N. 21st St., Newark, was charged with one count of aggravated possession of drugs, a third-degree felony.

On Aug. 21, 2015, Dysart was suspected of possessing methamphetamine, according to the indictment.

James D. Sapp, 26, last known address 14 W. Pratt St., Johnstown, was charged with two counts of aggravated trafficking in drugs, both fourth-degree felonies.

On Jan. 10, 2017 and Feb. 13, 2017, Sapp was suspected of selling amphetamine, according to the indictment.

Michael J. Randolph, 57, last known address 14573 Flint Ridge Road, Glenford, was charged with one count of improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle, a fourth-degree felony.

On Aug. 7, Randolph was suspected of having a loaded firearm in a vehicle, according to the indictment.

Kimberly S. Allen, 35, last known address 193 Boyleston Ave., Newark, was charged with one count of theft, a fourth-degree felony.

On Jan. 17, Allen was suspected of stealing medication, according to the indictment.

Robert I. Schimpf, 40, last known address 96 Penny Ave., Newark, was charged with one count of failure to register a change of address, a fifth-degree felony.

Between Dec. 14 and the present, Schimpf was suspected of failing to register as a sexual offender, according to the indictment.

Chase A. Magers, 29, last known address 13468 Blue Jay Road, Newark, was charged with one count of failure to register a change of address, a fifth-degree felony.

Between Nov. 9 and the present, Magers was suspected of failing to register as a sexual offender, according to the indictment.

Joseph A. Edenfield, 28, last known address 6587 E. Main St. Lot. 7, Reynoldsburg, was charged with notice of a residence address change, a fourth-degree felony.

Between Dec. 11 and the present, Edenfield was suspected of failing to register an address change, according to the indictment.

Marcy N. Russell, 38, last known address 2194 Seville Road, Columbus, was charged with one count of receiving stolen property, a fifth-degree felony.

Between June 28 and July 18, Russell was suspected of possessing stolen property, according to the indictment.

Spencer M. Green, 20, last known address 1009 Legacy Lane, Pataskala, was charged with one count each of receiving stolen property, a fourth-degree felony; and burglary, a third-degree felony.

Between Jan. 1 and 17, Green was suspected of possessing a stolen firearm, according to the indictment.

Brady T. Anderson, 38, last known address 7567 Dorsey Mill Road, Heath, was charged with one count each of possession of heroin, a fifth-degree felony; possession of drugs, a fifth-degree felony; and possession of drug abuse instruments, a first-degree misdemeanor.

On Feb. 3, 2017, Anderson was suspected of possessing heroin and Alprazolam, according to the indictment.

Brandon A. Spellman, 26, last known address 415 Eddy St., Newark, was charged with two counts of aggravated possession of drugs, both fifth-degree felonies.

On Aug. 2, 2016, Spellman was suspected of possessing Oxycodone and on July 3, he was suspected of possessing methamphetamine, according to the indictment.

Ryan M. Dewitt, 27, last known address 449 Ballard Ave., Newark, was charged with one count of notice of address change, a third-degree felony.

Between Dec. 28 and the present, Dewitt was suspected of failing to register his address as a sexual offender, according to the indictment.

Justin M. Batross, 37, last known address 99 N. 21st St., Newark, was charged with one count each of aggravated trafficking in drugs, a third-degree felony; having weapons under disability, a third-degree felony; possession of heroin, a fourth-degree felony; and aggravated possession of drugs, a fifth-degree felony.

On March 14, Batross was suspected of selling methamphetamine and possessing heroin and Fentanyl, according to the indictment.

Gary L. Gaston, 61, last known address 1118 Nadine Drive, Heath, was charged with one count of periodic verification of current residence address, a third-degree felony.

Between Dec. 4 and the present, Gaston was suspected of failing to register his address as a sexual offender, according to the indictment.

Michael S. Anderson, 36, last known address 235 E. Main St., Newark, was charged with four counts of aggravated possession of drugs, one a second-degree felony and three fifth-degree felonies; and one count each of aggravated trafficking in drugs, a third-degree felony; having weapons under disability, a third-degree felony; and possession of drugs, a fifth-degree felony.

On March 7, Anderson was suspected of possessing methamphetamine, Oxycodone and Alprazolam, according to the indictment.